So I bought this yesterday. It is UV-Free Gel color that sets in about 5 minutes.

So here is how it works...

You get 3 bottles in the kit, activator, polish, cleaner

There are 3 steps to apply this formula

First you apply the activator to each nail on one hand, then you go back and apply the polish. After that, you put the polish in the cleaner bottle, and switch it with the cleaner brush to use for the polish. This helps so the brush stays soft and easy application. Then you do the same thing with the other 5 fingers. Then you go back to reapply a second coat.

It sound confusing, but really is simple to use. All you need to do is apply the activator, polish, and clean the brush.

It says to use 2 coats, but I used 3 coats. It says the first coat will look streaky, but I thought the 2nd one did too, hence the 3rd coat.

Ok, so the verdict....

It's not bad. It is very simple to use and does dry completely in 5 minutes.It dires to a nice shine.

However, while it dries quick, it looks like you have applied to much polish, and it is not a smooth finish. Don't get me wrong, it is not bad at all. But it is not that flat mirror finish, if you know what I mean.

I just did them this morning, so as far as how long it will last, I haven't a clue. But I will keep you posted!

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QVCdebt1316956008.1374583 PostsRegistered 7/21/2005"The Gisland", New York

Okay well day 1 and I'm impressed! All polishes chip off my disastrous nails within a day, but so far I am chip free! My nails feel stronger as well. They are not as soft and bendy like they ususally are. This could be the beginning of a beautiful relationship!! LOL!!

QVCdebt....thanks for the review! What I'm really intersted in, though, is what condition your nails are in when you take the polish off. I've heard that the salon gel nails really damage the nails, that's why I haven't tried it.

If this product doesn't damage the nails.....and lasts for more than a couple of hours before chipping......I'm in!

Nutra Nails had this system without the polish step for years. It was their version of at home gel nails. I found it helped when I had a crack on an individual nail. That being said, sometimes the gel coating chipped off in one big chunk.

QVCdebt1316969049.0874583 PostsRegistered 7/21/2005"The Gisland", New York

I picked it up at Rite Aid. It was 11.99 and they were offering a $1.50 coupon. I think Ulta has it, so it you get your hands on a $3.50 Ulta coupon, you could save as well.

Emma, I agree with how the comdition of the nails are afterwards. I did the gel mani for about a year in the salon, and eventhough my nails were always in bad shape, I think that made them so soft. Even with the gel on them they were really soft. I took a break from the salon for about 3 weeks now, and saw this, and decided to give it a try.

I bought this at Ulta and did them on Sunday...yesterday two nails broke because they were so brittle and the polish was chipping off. My mom had the same effect. I took the polish off last night and went back to my do-it-myself Gelish manicure with the UV light. This really does last two weeks and doesn't damage your nails. I bought 5 other colors of the NutraNail Gel Perfect and I'm returning them this weekend...I hated it.

I bought this at Ulta and did them on Sunday...yesterday two nails broke because they were so brittle and the polish was chipping off. My mom had the same effect. I took the polish off last night and went back to my do-it-myself Gelish manicure with the UV light. This really does last two weeks and doesn't damage your nails. I bought 5 other colors of the NutraNail Gel Perfect and I'm returning them this weekend...I hated it.

Thanks for posting your experience... I was going to try this but you saved me the trouble. I bought a mini Gelish kit but still need to get the UV light. Guess I'll spend the money on the UV light instead of trying this!

I tried this product at 8 p.m. one evening and had chips the following morning. I'd showered, then removed existing polish with acetone remover. I buffed, then wiped my nails with a dry paper towel to make sure they were really clean. Ring finger and pinkie had no trouble for about 4 days. Pointer and middle chipped like nobody's business. Even tried fixing the chips for a few days which made those nails look pretty ugly. Getting the stuff off was difficult. Used regular acetone polish remover and soaked the nails for a few minutes which helped. I'm so disappointed because I thought this would be my dream polish solution to "stay-at-home mom" drab nails. Thankfully my nails don't seem too much thinner or damaged from the product. I've read lots of reviews that say others had chipping by day #2 as well. Oh, well. Win some, lose some...

Resurrecting this one because I just applied the Nutra Nail Gel-perfect in Sheer Pink. Bought it at Rite aid last night and wanted to try an alternative to the UV cured shellac manicures I've been getting.

2 coats and the color reminds me of a sheer pink like OPI bubble bath with a nice shine. No topcoat. There were a few other colors available, but wanted to try something pretty basic the first go-around. Application fairly simple and the insert has clear instructions. QVCDebt did a great job outlining them in ther OP.

We'll see about wear. My nails are natural, short and prone to peeling. I love the shellac, but am having a hard time keeping up with maintenance. This product can be removed easily at home with 100% acetone, pads and foil or their specific brand remover.

Bought the nutra nail gel system a few weeks ago and have tried it twice....with horrible results! Its better to just use regular old nail polish or spring for a professional gel polish. Goes on uneven and chips within 24 hours.....and at over $11.00 for the tiny tubes you get, it is not worth it!

When I first started on this quest, it was originally to give myself a French Manicure. Noting I had ridges in my nails, causing the white to leak down the ridges, I got a ridge filler.

I had the brainstorm to use the Gel Perfect over the ridge filler. This was the day before yesterday. So far so good. No problems at all. We will see how long it lasts. If it works, I have to find a white or beige color to do a French Manicure...I'd like to do it now, but I have to find the right color OR see if regular nail polish will stick...but I'd need to have a clear overcoat that gives the shine the Gel Perfect gives

When I first started on this quest, it was originally to give myself a French Manicure. Noting I had ridges in my nails, causing the white to leak down the ridges, I got a ridge filler.

I had the brainstorm to use the Gel Perfect over the ridge filler. This was the day before yesterday. So far so good. No problems at all. We will see how long it lasts. If it works, I have to find a white or beige color to do a French Manicure...I'd like to do it now, but I have to find the right color OR see if regular nail polish will stick...but I'd need to have a clear overcoat that gives the shine the Gel Perfect gives

I tried this product at 8 p.m. one evening and had chips the following morning. I'd showered, then removed existing polish with acetone remover. I buffed, then wiped my nails with a dry paper towel to make sure they were really clean. Ring finger and pinkie had no trouble for about 4 days. Pointer and middle chipped like nobody's business. Even tried fixing the chips for a few days which made those nails look pretty ugly. Getting the stuff off was difficult. Used regular acetone polish remover and soaked the nails for a few minutes which helped. I'm so disappointed because I thought this would be my dream polish solution to "stay-at-home mom" drab nails. Thankfully my nails don't seem too much thinner or damaged from the product. I've read lots of reviews that say others had chipping by day #2 as well. Oh, well. Win some, lose some...

I had this exact experience. Chipped within hours. Tried to patch, and the patches chipped too. Getting it off was a nightmare. I only used it one time, threw the rest out, so thankfully there was no permanent damage to my nails.

You need to get the exact balance of activator to plish to have it dry well. It took me a few tries to get that right. When done properly, it dries very well and quickly.

It looked streaky with 2 coats, and I did not like any of the colors. I chose the pinkish one because it was closest to the color I normally wear.

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